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Affidavit of Support Form
What Is an Affidavit of Support?
An Affidavit of Support is a document that must be completed by a person who wants to sponsor their relative. By signing this document, a sponsor agrees to use their financial resources to support this person and guarantees financial responsibility regarding them. For example, a Support Affidavit can be useful for a parent whose child is going to study at a U.S. university, as this document will serve as proof that financial support will be provided to the student.
You can download our free Affidavit of Support template through the link below.
If the earnings of the sponsor are insufficient to provide financial assistance to their relative they can add a joint sponsor who can provide part of the financial support. In this case, it is used as an Affidavit of Support joint sponsor. If a sponsor wants to support an intending immigrant or visa applicant, they should fill out a corresponding Affidavit of Support Form (USCIS Form I-134), provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
How to Write an Affidavit of Support?
An Affidavit of Support usually contains the following:
- The sponsor should enter their full name, mailing and physical addresses, email, and phone number.
- Specify details about the beneficiary, such as their name and relationship to you.
- This document must contain a statement from the sponsor confirming their ability to provide financial assistance to the indicated person. Specify the amount of money guaranteed, the frequency of its provision, and the period of sponsorship. Indicate the reason why this person needs financial support.
- Enter information about the persons dependent on your support, except the beneficiary, listed above. Provide the name(s) of the dependents, their relation to you, and their age. Specify which of them depend on you partially, and which completely.
- The sponsor must indicate details of their employment, such as the name of the employer and their address. Enter the current annual income and details about assets, checking accounts, and deposits. This information must be confirmed with the provision of relevant financial documentation, such as a copy of a bank statement. The date of issue of these documents should not exceed three months from the date of completion of this affidavit.
- Certify that the information provided is correct and true. Sign the document and enter the date of completion.
This document must be signed and sealed by a notary.
How to Withdraw an Affidavit of Support?
If the sponsor presented an Affidavit of Support and declared their consent to provide financial assistance to the intending immigrant, they can submit a withdrawal before the issuance of an immigrant visa to this person. If the immigrant has already obtained a visa and the sponsor wants to withdraw from their obligation, it is only possible if the individual who has filed the visa petition withdrew it in writing. If the financial commitment has been made to the student, it is not possible to revoke it. The failure to provide this support may lead to the student's exclusion.
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